Castroville Municipal Airport

KCVB

Castroville, US

Last Updated
May 1, 15:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
15:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
60° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCVB 011515Z AUTO 06013G21KT 10SM FEW012 BKN065 BKN085 18/17 A2984 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-S

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 771 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,971 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,271 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,271 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Castroville Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 13 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component (gusting to 21 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (771 ft)
Pressure Alt
869 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,414 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CVB
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 161°
2.3 kt 12.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCVB

15,401 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.8%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3.3%

Castroville Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
11.6%
E
15.3%
SE
26.2%
S
12.1%
SW
3.4%
W
3.4%
NW
17%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: -8°C to 37°C
-8°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 15,401 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Castroville Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCVB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 771 ft MSL

Location

City: Castroville
Country: US
Latitude: 29.341900°
Longitude: -98.850899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Castroville Municipal Airport

Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) is located in Castroville, US at an elevation of 771 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,401 weather observations shows KCVB maintains VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCVB come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 19.3°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.6 to 30.71 inHg (1002-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,401 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.